Smith blames all parties involved, from Rodgers to Gutekunst to coach Matt LaFleur. Former NBA guard J.R. Smith made his college golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, and that sentence alone might What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? The NCAA bars athletes from competing in college sports if theyve played in the pro ranks, but the rules only apply to the sport the player made money in professionally. As for his golf game, Smith said hes been playing for about 12 years. However, on the home stretch, things took a turn for the worse as he made six consecutive bogeys and then a double bogey on his 17th hole before finishing with another bogey to shoot a 10-over 81. Smith said he has a 5 handicap and started playing golf 12 years ago with the encouragement of late NBA great Moses Malone. . Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery, Smith said. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. section: | slug: j-r-smith-shoots-83-78-in-college-debut-for-north-carolina-a-t-at-elon-phoenix-invitational | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | For those thinking Smiths time in Greensboro is a publicity stunt or that the former NBA star is taking someones place, dont get it twisted. As the Associated press reports, Smith participated in an online press conference Monday, in which he revealed his excitement over his impending college career. Learning how to play in competition. Smith skipped going to college and went straight from high school to the NBA in 2004 but said he began thinking about going to college during a trip to the Dominican Republic with Hall of Famer Ray Allen. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies marks his ball before the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. The Aggies finished 11th in the 13-team field, 57 shots off the pace set by tournament champion Elon. Discovery Company. Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. If you havent been there, youre not a golfer. 6 min read. The Aggies first golf match comes Sept. 24-25 at the Black College Golf Coaches Association Invitational in Newnan, Georgia. Smith been tweeting all kinds of revelations since his first week on campus. Smith warms up with his fellow competitors before the Phoenix Invitational. Oh man is right. Now, in his second semester at the HBCU, the two-time NBA champion is already earning accolades in the classroom. Elons Pedro Rabadan led after the first 18 holes with a 6-under 65. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies watches his shot during the Phoenix Invitational at, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies watches his shot during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Smith received many congratulations when the news broke on Monday, perhaps none bigger than the one he received from his former teammate and NBA great James. ", YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! Today he competed in his first tournament as an Aggie, and recently explained his goals and purpose to Claude Harmon on Harmons podcast Off Course: Will we get revelations from his golf experience? When J.R. Smith announced his plans to enroll at North Carolina A&T State University in order to play college golf late last summer, the jokes came rolling in. Ben Jared. All Rights Reserved. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. J.R. Smith just aced his first semester of college, posting a perfect 4.0 GPA. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies checks his course book during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Smith hits his tee shot on the 9th hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. section: | slug: j-r-smith-now-a-college-golfer-named-north-carolina-a-ts-academic-athlete-of-the-year-with-4-0-gpa | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | Two-time NBA Champion JR Smith has enrolled at North Carolina A&T and has joined the mens golf team. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. He finished with a 7-over 78 to move up a few spots in the leaderboard. The 6-foot-6 guard was set to join tradition-rich North Carolina under Roy Williams in 2004, but instead jumped straight to the NBA and was a first-round draft pick. The Jazz acquire cash considerations and a future second-round pick in the trade with the Thunder. That, in and of itself, is success. The thought of studying for some pointless accounting final as an English major still haunts my dreams, especially as an adult with adult aches, pains, and responsibilities. Favorite part of JR Smith's college debut is that he looks damn good doing it. Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine, currently working on a book about the summer he spent in St. Andrews. Somewhere out there, Jesus Shuttlesworth is beaming. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, features, and videos. But, put meaning to it, and the heart rate changes. Smith had the sixth-best score out of six players on his team. Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies tees off to begin his, Former NBA player J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies tees off to begin his first competitive round of collegiate golf at the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. Ex-NBAer turned college golfer JR Smith named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, V. 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North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0 GPA:JR Smith, Men's Golf (: @Turkin35) pic.twitter.com/wPyIb9zNkm. "I can't even describe the feeling," he said. Smith went straight from St. Benedicts Preparatory School in New Jersey to the NBA, where he was drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in 2004. We cant believe were saying this, but Smith might be better at playing school than playing golf. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. Fred Couples' LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday. In the fall of 2021, 16-year NBA veteran JR Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University and joined the golf team as a walk-on. In a tweet, James wrote, HOW AMAZING IS THIS MAN!!! 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WebGolfstat Live Scoring Dorado Beach Collegiate Feb 26 - Feb 28 2023 Team Leaders This tournament has not yet started Full Leaderboard Loyola Intercollegiate Loyola Maryland Palm Valley Golf Club Goodyear, , AZ Feb 26, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 Men Natural State Golf Classic Harding University J.R. Smith, the 35-year-old retired NBA champion, officially got NCAA approval to play college golf at North Carolina A&T on Monday. 9 to within a foot from the pin. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. JR thought he was just short of his 4.0 goal this semester only to be surprised with the good news today @TheRealJRSmith pic.twitter.com/0mLyPSV9R6, In a video posted the same day, Smith was clearly emotional. Did you encounter any technical issues? The athlete known to hoops fans as "JR Swish" is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 22, 2021, My first deadline is at midnight pic.twitter.com/Za7n4XDQ1j, JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) August 23, 2021, For me, because I have a wild imagination, its going to be very interesting, Smith said. Its not Rose Zhang at Stanford or Pierceson Coody at Texas, two of the best college players on the planet. J.R. Smith is a two-time NBA champion and a former Sixth Man of the year who earned millions of dollars over the course of his 16 seasons. Four holes into the second round, he had made three pars and a birdie. BURLINGTON, N.C. (AP) J.R. Smith stepped into a hornets nest in his first college golf tournament and it had nothing to do with his high score. The 36-year-old two-time NBA champion was literally stung by hornets while completing his round Tuesday for North Carolina A&T on the second day of Elons Phoenix Invitational. [It was] a learning experience, he said. Over the past two days, Smith has been tweeting about an impending assignment deadline: his first-ever Powerpoint presentation for an English class about where he saw himself in the next five to 10 years. Anthony Ford, competing as an individual, shot an 11-over 82. followed @TheRealJRSmith for the first five holes today in his first tournament as a member of the @NCATAGGIES Golf Team. Pulling up to the range at my first college tournament! Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome), J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole, J.R. Smith of the North Carolina A&T Aggies reacts as his putt slides past the hole during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa, #perspective+1 thru his first 10, including a couple of bounce-back birdiesPars at 13 & 14 are strong from the tips, but bogey on the next 3 easier holes start to get in your head before difficult tasks on 18 & 1Need to see good things at 2, 4, & 6Going 36 today! Smith, a 16-year NBA veteran, enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University in August, with the hopes of playing on the universitys golf team. North Carolina A&Ts first tournament of the fall season is the Black College Golf Association Invitational on Sept. 24-25 at in Newman, Ga. Well have to wait and see whether or not Smith makes his college golf debut then. Proud of you Kid!!! He even won two championships in the twilight of his time on the court, first with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and then four years later in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! Smith made six Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Still, it was a pretty decent start for somebody who, on this day a year ago, was busy winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers -- his second of two titles in his nearly two decades in the NBA. In January, Smith signed with Excel Sports Management for NIL representation. All Rights Reserved. Smith said he was drawn to the Greensboro, North Carolina, school because of his interest in attending a Historically Black College or University, which follows a push by the NBA and its players to support HBCU traditions and culturein this years All-Star Gamein Atlanta. At the time, Smiths agent, Lance Young, told ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski that there was high interest from golf apparel and equipment manufacturers in sponsoring the enormously popular (6.2 million followers on Instagram alone) college athlete. Fred Couples LIV dig, Tom Brady and Tony Finau tee it up at Seminole | Rogers Report, PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Rory McIlroy reveals how Tiger Woods influenced recent driver switch, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. But Smith isnt doing this only to play golf, hes just as interested in focusing on his studies while at NC A&T. The grip on the club changes, and we get to see who you really are.. DAMN IM BEYOND PROUD OF MY BROTHER!. Smith will have another chance to show who he really is on the course in Monday afternoons second round, which is now underway. The most famous collegiate golfer plays at North Carolina A&T: J.R. Smith. Undoubtedly. Smith, 36, enrolled at North Carolina A&T; on Aug. 11, pursuing a degree in liberal studies with the intention of joining the golf team while awaiting a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility. But this is what I tell people. 9 to within a foot from the pin. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard played professionally for a host of NBA teams, winning NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. "I'm hoping it does not affect him. On Monday, the 36-year-old -- who was originally slated to play basketball at North Carolina before jumping from St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey, to the NBA draft in 2004 -- was named the Aggies' Academic Athlete of the Year. Two-time NBA champion JR Smith made his college golf debut on Monday exactly a year to the day after he won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. Obviously different environments from playing in front of 20,000 people to playing in a college golf gallery. North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year, with a 4.0, The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. Alamance Country Club is the venue for the week, a par 71 layout measuring 6,867 yards. RELATED: J.R. Smith finally played Pine Valleyand then bought the entire pro shop. Now, in his second semester The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. The 18-year veteran flourished in a bench role last season with the Blazers, averaging 13.4 points in 24.5 minutes while shooting 40.9% from deep. In the second round, we saw much of the same from the first round: a solid start followed by a leaky finish. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Smith walked off the course tied for 79th after eight bogeys, two double bogeys, two birdies and six pars. Note: This profile will be updated as more information becomes available. According to the school, All A&T golfers must qualify for each tournament in practice unless the golfer finishes first or second on the team in the previous tournament, and Smith qualified for the Phoenix Invitational by one stroke. Smith was awarded a tee time after qualifying in practice by one stroke. 18. appreciated. -via ESPN / April 26, 2022, LeBron James: YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith !! Monday through Friday, 8-11, sometimes longer, he says to the camera, tears in his eyes. As far as score goes, Smith got off to a pretty solid start, making two birdies in his first five holes at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. Unfortunately for the former sharpshooting guard his scorecard was just as colorful in his college golf debut. He is primarily pursuing a degree in liberal studies his classes started on August 18 but he is now playing golf for one of the nations top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). @WFMY @ncatsuaggies pic.twitter.com/s7q6rpk1pa. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at Check out the best photos of Smiths time as a college golfer. J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. The 36-year-old former NBA star responded to the news with a smile emoji. Perhaps best of all, however, is how much it clearly means to Smith. I didnt really know what to expect., Despite Smiths up-and-down rounds, former teammate and NBA superstar LeBron James expressed his admiration for the debutant golfer. Then along came the virus. So it all correlates the same for me.. Had a pair of birdies, a great chip and stuck his approach on No. North Carolina A&T's JR Smith waits to putt on the 17th green during the first round of the Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Burlington, N.C., Monday, In college golf, teams drop one of five scores, and his was the lowest both times. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Recently, now that his NBA days are behind him, Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies and is hoping to get a spot on the Aggies' golf team. Smith is excelling both athletically and academically at North Carolina A&T J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. The former NBA player turned college student athlete was named North Carolina A&T's Academic Athlete of the Year. Smith earned a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in liberal studies and competing on the golf team. But its still as nerve-racking as shooting a free throw in front of 5,000 instead of making a 5-foot putt in front of three. Smith, who qualified to play in the No. Smith hung in there strong for 10 holes, and was in the middle of the pack on the leaderboard at just one over before things took a turn for the worse. In his second round of the day, it followed a similar pattern: a good start with a difficult finish. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images), Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of, Former NBA player J.R. Smith gets a word of encouragement from head coach Richard Watkins of the North Carolina A&T Aggies during the Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on October 11, 2021 in Burlington, North Carolina. J.R. Smith's hard work this year has paid off. Whatever you do, dont go rushing to conclusions about Smiths game. JR Smith had a big, bright personality during his 16-year NBA career. Smith made six consecutive bogeys, finally breaking that streak with a double bogey on the 3rd hole (his 17th) before finishing off with another bogey to shoot a 10-over 81. Smith, who won NBA championships with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers alongside LeBron James, recently started college classes at North Carolina A&T, with the plans of getting a liberal arts degree. The 35-year-old two-time NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, who has enrolled at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on, shot a 10-over 81 on Monday in the first round of the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club in Burlington, North Carolina. The news comes a week after apparel brand Lululemon signed Smith to be its golf ambassador through a name, image and likeness deal. College signing day for @TheRealJRSmith. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The former sixth man of the year was named North Carolina A&T;s Academic Athlete of the Year with a 4.0 GPA on Monday. JR Smith officially begins college at North Carolina A&T, joins USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. YESSIR @TheRealJRSmith!! After making the team, the 36-year-old made his debut at the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club. As managing producer for GOLF.com, Cunningham edits, writes and publishes stories on GOLF.com, and manages the brands e-newsletters, which reach more than 1.4 million subscribers each month. Former NBA guardJ.R. Smith made his college golf debut for North Carolina A&T on Monday at the Elon Phoenix Invitational, and that sentence alone might be worth its own book some day. Masters: Wanna play Augusta National? 5 spot on North Carolina A&T's team, made two birdies and two doubles in his first five holes of play on Monday. 2023 Cable News Network. What do we make of the PGA Tours new Designated Events Model? 9 to within a foot from the pin. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | Plus, from the looks of the video below and a handful of tweets from those on-site, Smith really had it going to start the day before things got away from him. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at So happy and proud of you my brother @TheRealJRSmith!!!! I just know how to compete with myself, Smith said. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Can you imagine being the fifth guy for George Mason or Radford and rolling up to somebody who was flying private with LeBron James 12 months ago and made $88.3 million over the course of his career? He scored more than 12,000 regular-season points while playing for five NBA teams. Playing for a score as opposed to just playing for your ego and pride. 6:57 pm ET, 2023 Arnold Palmer fantasy golf rankings, picks, lineup, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational picks, field, odds, How to watch 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational expert picks, odds, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA DFS picks, lineups, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational props, expert picks, J.R. 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Published WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. The athlete known to hoops fans as JR Swish is the first male golfer to sign a brand ambassador deal with Lululemon. Smith, a Interestingly, Smith was paired with Pedro Rabadan of Elon, who leads the event after Day 1. Its not even a week yet but as I get into it I keep getting eager to learn more, and join study groups and try to understand and try to really embrace the lifestyle, he said. Love bro. Love bro -via Twitter @KingJames / April 26, 2022. Now he is back in the classroom on his way to earning a degree. Straight school work when youre not used to going to school and doing all that sh*t oh man.. Proud of you Kid!!! Perhaps it brought some pressure on the other two guys, but clearly not enough as Rabadan shot 65-66 to lead the event by four. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Who needs 3s when you can score a 4.0? The third and final round will get underway at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Smith clearly loves it enough to dive in regardless and risk, failure or frustration for the opportunity at success in a world where it is so fleeting. When Smith first earned his 4.0, he celebrated on Twitter, saying, "I can't even describe the feeling, I ain't even gonna lie to you. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about guard JR Smith on ESPN. JR Smith analyzes his yardage book during his first collegiate golf tournament Monday. Best irons for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Three sleeper picks to win the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood at 80/1, Best golf drivers for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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